Bai Ruozhu took a deep breath and, gathering her courage, said, "If you feel guilty, you should make efforts to make amends, rather than wallowing in guilt and sadness, letting your health deteriorate. Maybe you're punishing yourself, but how can you lead the ministers to restore the court with a failing body?"
"The eldest son of the Meng Family was finally recognized by his family after many years, only to be tricked by the rebellious Left Messenger of the Tongzheng Department, Wu Yunfeng, and lose both arms. The most beloved legitimate daughter of the Meng Family came to the Capital City for a marriage proposal, but was taken by King Rui to be a consort. Your Majesty, you should know why, shouldn't you?"
Bai Ruozhu's eyes reddened as she spoke; she sniffed and continued, "Do you know what the old lady of the Meng Family told me?"
Tang Yin did not expect Bai Ruozhu to be so bold, but he couldn't help being drawn in by her words.
"What did she say?"
